IPv6 security and network protocols security
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Free Guide: Root Causes of the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
Our editorial director sat down with David Shearer, CEO of (ISC)², for a Q&A where they discussed what is (and isn’t) contributing to the cybersecurity skills shortage in the United States and how to fix the problem.
IPv6 security and network protocols security News
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January 03, 2018
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Risk & Repeat: The TLS 1.3 clock continues to click
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the long wait for TLS 1.3 and the effects -- positive and negative -- the delays have had for enterprise security.
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December 29, 2017
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Dec'17
Official TLS 1.3 release date: Still waiting, and that's OK
Protocol scrutiny is good for the upcoming TLS 1.3 update as the process continues to expose, and fix, problems.
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June 15, 2017
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Jun'17
Microsoft to disable SMBv1 by default in fall Windows updates
Microsoft claims recent WannaCry attacks did not influence the decision to disable SMBv1 by default in the next major Windows updates.
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June 13, 2017
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Jun'17
IPv6 update: A look at the security and privacy improvements
The recent IPv6 update from the IETF introduces new security and privacy recommendations. Expert Fernando Gont explains these changes and what they mean for organizations.
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Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that provides authentication, privacy, and data integrity between two communicating computer applications. Continue Reading
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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a networking protocol designed for securing connections between web clients and web servers over an insecure network, such as the internet. Continue Reading
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IP Spoofing
IP spoofing is the crafting of Internet Protocol (IP) packets with a source IP address that has been modified to impersonate another computer system, or to hide the identity of the sender, or both. Continue Reading
Evaluate IPv6 security and network protocols security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How NIST is preparing to defend against quantum attacks
The NSA has begun the transition from ECC to new algorithms to resist quantum attacks. Learn about the threat posed by quantum computing from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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Network reconnaissance: How to use SI6 Networks' IPv6 toolkit
SI6 Networks' IPv6 toolkit can do network reconnaissance using search engines and the Certificate Transparency framework. Learn how to use IPv6 toolkits from expert Fernando Gont. Continue Reading
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What IPv6 features can be found in the latest specification?
The IPv6 specification is now becoming a full-fledged internet standard. New IPv6 features focus on enterprise reliability and operational and security considerations. Continue Reading
Manage IPv6 security and network protocols security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How does BGP hijacking work and what are the risks?
The lack of security protections in BGP means that route hijacking can be easy, especially for organized crime or state-backed threat actors. Here are ways to deal with it. Continue Reading
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Will DNS Flag Day affect you? Infoblox's Cricket Liu explains
What is DNS Flag Day? That's when old and broken DNS servers will stop working, improving DNS performance and safety for all. Infoblox's chief DNS architect Cricket Liu explains. Continue Reading
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Is network traffic monitoring still relevant today?
An increase in DNS protocol variants has led to a higher demand for network traffic monitoring. The SANS Institute's Johannes Ullrich explains what this means for enterprises. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IPv6 security and network protocols security Issues
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LDAP injection: How was it exploited in a Joomla attack?
After eight years, Joomla discovered an LDAP vulnerability that could be exploited by threat actors. Learn how the attack works from expert Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading
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How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend such attacks. Continue Reading
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How to use an interface identifier to check for IPv6 network updates
To find out if your IPv6 network has been updated to RFC 7217, you can perform a test using the interface identifier. Expert Fernando Gont explains how to do this. Continue Reading